“integrity and protection of our inventoried roadless areas”
“Protecting these unfragmented landscapes”
“unique wildlife habitats”
What it names
Roadless areas
Wilson Creek
The comment
To the U.S. Forest Service:
I am writing to express my strong opposition to any efforts to rescind, weaken, or roll back the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. As an avid user and advocate for our nation’s public lands, I value and depend on the integrity and protection of our inventoried roadless areas. I frequently visit areas such as Linville Gorge, Sam Knob, and Wilson Creek near my home in Polkville, NC. Protecting these unfragmented landscapes is deeply personal to me because I, along with many others, hike, mountain bike, and camp in these backcountry areas. Their unspoiled and pristine quality create unique wildlife habitats and offer a glimpse at the wild beauty that is unique to North Carolina and America. I urge the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abandon the proposed rescission and instead maintain full protections for all currently designated inventoried roadless areas.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment. Sincerely, Marc William Stowe
Polkville, North Carolina